HUNTER VALLEY PRIVATE HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION Registered Nurse

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1 POSITION: Registered Nurse DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Unit Manager QUALIFICATIONS: Current registration with AHPRA - Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia HOURS OF DUTY: Full Time: 76 Hours fortnight as rostered Part Time: As contracted Casual: As rostered Annual Leave: As per Hunter Valley Private Hospital Pty Ltd and NSWNA/ANF Union Collective Agreement PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL Three months, then annually and/or as required. SIGNED: DATE:. Date Developed: 01/ Approved By: Unit Manager

2 KEY RESULTS OBJECTIVES EVALUATION CRITERIA 1.Professional Practice Practices in accordance with relevant legislation affecting nursing practice and health care Practices within a professional and ethical nursing framework Complies with relevant legislation and common law Fulfils duty of care Recognises and responds appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice Practices in accordance with the nursing profession code of ethics and conduct Integrates organisational policies and guidelines with professional standards Practices in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values and rights of individuals/groups Understands and practices within own scope of practice Plans, provides and evaluates comprehensive, safe and effective nursing care in consultation with all members of the health care team/management Integrates nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective nursing care 2. Education Practises within an evidence based framework Participates in ongoing professional development of self and others Participates in ongoing education including identifying and addressing knowledge shortfalls Uses evidence, standards and guidelines to evaluate nursing performance Participates in professional development of others Participates in policy development and review Date Developed: 01/ Approved By: Unit Manager

3 KEY RESULTS OBJECTIVES EVALUATION CRITERIA 3. Safety Ensures a safe environment for patients. visitors and staff Uses equipment according to manufacturer/hospital guidelines Reports faulty equipment to appropriate staff Integrates organisational policies and guidelines into work behaviours including but not limited to: OH&S Mandatory Education Mandatory Skills Fire and Safety Handwashing Infection Control 4. Communication Facilitates effective communication Maintains confidentiality in accordance with professional practice and legislative requirements Communicates with members of the health team, family, carers and others in an appropriate and professional manner Integrates organisational policies and guidelines into work practices including but not limited to: verbal reports use of abbreviations written reports clinical documentation Communicates with co-workers, managers and colleagues in a professional and appropriate manner 5. Quality Activities Works towards continued quality improvement Participates in departmental quality program including but not limited to: audits departmental meetings nursing clinical review policy and procedure reviews Date Developed: 01/ Approved By: Unit Manager

4 DUTY STATEMENT Registered Nurse 1. Attends to patient care including: admissions, discharges and transfers nursing assessment, care plan implementation and evaluation clinical pathways observations, dressings, general nursing care medication administration consultation with members of the health team education liaison with family/carers 2. Supervises enrolled/assistant nurses/student nurses Acts as a resource and educator where required 3. Maintains documentation appropriately 4. Acts as patient advocate/representative as required/needed 5. Provides/receives handover to/from nursing staff 6. Liaises with pathology/radiology re patient treatment/intervention 7. Communicates as required with Allied Health staff 8. Reports issues of concern to Registered Nurse in Charge including: Patient status Equipment faults Safety concerns 9. Other duties as may be required including additional duties as rostered Date Developed: 01/ Approved By: Unit Manager

5 DUTY STATEMENT Registered Nurse In-Charge (Out of Hours) 1. All duties as per duty statement Registered Nurse 2. Supervises all nursing staff on the ward 3. Checks and adjusts staff as indicated by sick calls and/or patient activity seeks support from On Call NUM if unsure DDON, DON if unsure. 4. Gains approval for all planned overtime. 5. Communicates problems to NUM, RN In-Charge of Hospital, NUM DDON on call as appropriate 6. Responds to alarms and reports accordingly 7. Participates in maintaining hospital/staff security Date Developed: 01/ Approved By: Unit Manager